Creative Director

FWI is building a team to deliver recruitment advertising and marketing services - including media strategy, creative development, event support, market research, and interactive recruiting tools - in support of the Central Intelligence Agency's Talent Acquisition Office. As the Creative Director, you will own the creative vision across the entire OMNI portfolio, setting the standard for brand identity, originality, and quality in every asset the team produces.

FWI has been recognized as a Top Workplace by the Washington Post in 2024 and 2025, offering excellent growth opportunities in a collaborative environment.

**Position is contingent upon contract award**

Work Schedule and Location:

Hybrid: This full-time hybrid position will work Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm, with occasional work at the CIA Headquarters in McLean, VA.

Responsibilities

• Provide creative leadership and direction across the full OMNI portfolio, including print, digital, video, out-of-home, experiential, and promotional media.
• Develop overarching creative strategies that align with the CIA brand identity, goals, and recruitment objectives.
• Establish and maintain a cohesive brand identity, ensuring all creative assets - from marketing materials to product designs - resonate with the brand's values, tone, and image.
• Lead concept development and brainstorming sessions, delivering original ideas and innovative concepts that engage target audiences and differentiate the Agency from competing employers.
• Partner with the Program Manager to ensure creative deliverables are completed on time, within budget, and in accordance with scope.
• Review and approve all creative deliverables, ensuring alignment with brand guidelines and Sponsor strategic recruitment objectives.
• Collaborate with media, research, and IT teams to ensure creative execution is informed by audience insight and measured against campaign performance.
• Represent the creative discipline in formal briefings, design reviews, and Sponsor presentations.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a creative discipline with a minimum of seven (7) years of progressive creative experience, OR seven (7) years of related experience in lieu of the degree.
• Demonstrated experience leading a creative team - including designers, art directors, videographers, or producers - with direct accountability for the quality and delivery of creative output.
• A portfolio demonstrating senior-level creative leadership across multi-channel campaigns. A portfolio is required as part of the application.
• Proven experience directing creative execution across visual identity, video, digital, and experiential channels.
• Active Secret level security clearance

Desired:

• Experience developing recruitment marketing and advertising campaigns and associated creative assets.
• Experience developing Employer Branding and Employer Value Propositions (EVPs).
• Prior experience supporting federal, Intelligence Community, or Department of Defense recruiting clients.
• Demonstrated experience directing video production, experiential creative, and integrated digital campaigns.

FWI is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.

Why Join Our Team

At FWI, we place the highest importance on creating an exceptional employee experience. You'll have opportunities to achieve your career aspirations through internal promotions, professional development, and other recognition and rewards programs. Join our team and take advantage of the many benefits we offer, including:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• Holiday Pay
• Paid Time Off

Pay Range

Negotiable